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James Carville Backs Graham Platner Despite Reports Of 'Unsettling Behavior' With Exes

Platner disputed allegations about his past relationships as Carville urged voters to consider his candidacy.

James Carville Backs Graham Platner Despite Reports Of 'Unsettling Behavior' With Exes
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Democratic strategist James Carville endorsed Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner while criticizing a report describing allegations of troubling behavior toward women. Platner acknowledged flaws in past relationships but disputed the allegations; Carville also contrasted him with Sen. Susan Collins.

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Maine Senate candidate facing allegations about past relationships and backed by James Carville

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator whom Carville criticized over her vote on a resolution concerning the Iran war

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose war in Iran is referenced in Carville’s comparison

ALSO MENTIONED  James Carville, Democratic strategist who endorsed Platner and criticized the Times report

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